Vintage Mid-Century US Air Force Sterling Silver Lab Ruby Ring

Vintage Mid-Century US Air Force Sterling Silver Lab Ruby Ring This impressive vintage men's military ring is dedicated to the US Air Force and likely dates from the mid-20th century (1950s-1960s), showcasing the bold, masculine styling typical of this era. The ring's design features the classic Air Force seal elements, including wings and text, deeply cast into the sterling silver shank. The face of the ring is centered with a large, bright, faceted lab-created ruby (or red spinel), a vibrant and durable gemstone commonly used in class and military jewelry of the period. Though the original marking is no longer visible, the ring tests as sterling silver, a common material for these service pieces before the shift to base metals became widespread. The ring is a size 12 and measures 20 mm wide across the face, tapering to 4 mm wide at the back of the band. The lab ruby measures 11 mm by 9 mm.